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Deviate Custom Highlander 140

Deviate Custom Highlander 140
$6,999.99
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The Highlander 140, conceived and tested in the wild Highlands of Scotland, is an all-conquering warrior of a bike.

Designed from the ground-up with the sole focus of creating the world's most capable trail bike. The Highlander 140 is as happy on all-day back-country epics as carving turns at the bike park.

The all-carbon Highlander 140 boasts 140mm of rear travel, 29" wheels, balanced geometry and a progressive leverage curve. Thanks to the high pivot point suspension design - the 140mm of rear travel has descending capabilities, especially when pushed hard, that rival bikes with far more rear travel.

The all-rounder nature of the Highlander 140 is carried forward with the balanced geometry, plenty of stand-over and the ability to run a super-long dropper defines the Highlander’s character as playful, composed, and most importantly, a confidence inspiring trail bike. This is a bike built to put a smile on your face wherever the trail takes you.

Every rear suspension system has a pivot point. The suspension design on the Highlander uses a high single pivot point which results in a rearward axle path allowing the rear wheel to move with the impact, while the bike continues to maintain forward momentum. It is a sensation that you will notice from your first ride and the result is that the Highlander has an ability to negotiate chunky terrain with a speed and confidence that plenty of bikes packing much more rear wheel travel can’t match. The careful idler placement, mean the suspension performance on the Highlander is the best of all possible worlds. This is because the idler location controls anti-squat, creating a deliberate +100% anti-squat curve which eliminates pedal induced suspension bob.

The unique kinematics of a high pivot point design, with it’s rearward axle path and high anti-rise means that under heavy braking chassis stability and the geometry are maintained - this simply means that aggressive riding is rewarded. The sensation of “the bike not holding you back” is very real on the Highlander and you’ll find yourself hitting lines that you’d have previously reserved for your downhill bike (or imagination).

Our linkage is designed to offer a progressive leverage curve intended to offer support for harder and more aggressive riders. The progressive linkage means that high volume air shocks and coil shocks are compatible. The use of an idler means that the leverage ratio of the Highlander is tuned independently of anti-squat and pedal kickback (of which there is a negligible amount).

In order to control pedal kickback and anti-squat on a high pivot point bike we need to use an idler. Unlike non-idler equipped designs we can virtually eliminate pedal kickback while creating a balanced anti-squat curve which is controlled by the idler position. In the real world this means the bike pedals incredibly well, without bobbing, while the suspension remains active providing traction. The lack of pedal kickback is instantly noticeable with the Highlander showing an uncanny ability to pedal smoothly through rough terrain.

  • 18t chain idler - completely silent with twin outboard fully sealed bearings with grease injection ports.

  • 126 link chain - commonly available with no need to join chains.

  • Sealed bearings - high quality double row, angular contact max fill bearings.

  • Grease ports - fitted to all pivot and idler bearings in the name of riding all winter!

  • Cable channel - clean lines and easy maintenance.

  • Frame protection - bonded rubber frame protection from rock strikes and chain slap.

  • 2.8” tyre clearance

  • Boost 148

  • Threaded BB

  • Water bottle compatible

  • Accessory mounting points

Specs

Frame Deviate Highlander 140
Fork Marzocchi Z1, 140mm Travel, EVOL Air Spring, GRIP Damper w/ Sweep Adjust, Kabolt 110 Axle, 44mm Offset
Headset FSA Orbit 40 No.42 ACB
Rear Shock Cane Creek Kitsuma w/Cane Creek Valt 500 Coil
Rims/Wheels Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
Hubs Shimano R: HB-MT410B 148x12mm, F: HF-MT410B 110x15mm, Centerlock, Microspline Freehub Body
Spokes 14g Black Stainless Steel
Tires Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5", MAXX GRIP, Double Down, Tubeless Compatible
Crankset Shimano Deore FC-M6100-1, 170mm 12-Spd
Chainwheel Shimano Deore, Direct Mount, 30t
Bottom Bracket Shimano Deore, BSA BB-MT501, Threaded Bottom Bracket 68/73mm Shell Width
Chain Shimano SLX CN-M7100, 12-Spd 126-Links
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS, 12-Spd SGS
Rear Cogs Shimano Deore M6100, 12-Spd 10-51t, MicroSpline
Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6100, 12-Spd, I-Spec-EV
Handlebars RaceFace Aeffect R, 35mmX780mm, 20mm Rise, Black
Tape/Grips RaceFace Getta Grip 30mm, Black
Stem RaceFace Aeffect R, 35mmClamp Diameter 40mmLength, Black
Brake Levers Shimano BL-M4100 Hydraulic Lever, I-Spec EV
Brakes Shimano BR-MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake F - 203mm R - 180mm Rotors
Saddle SDG Components, Bel-Air V3 Trad Steel, Saddle, 260 x 140mm, Unisex, Black
Seat Post One Up V2 DROPPER, 210MM, 31.6
Accessories & Extras Dropper Seat Lever - Shimano SL-MT500-IL, I-Spec-EV
Color(s) Matte Black
Sizes Large

* Subject to change without notice.

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